How common are electrical problems on the 2017 Jeep Renegade?

NHTSA lists 161 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Renegade, which is 29% of the 564 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2017 Jeep Renegade?

Yes. Recall 17V485000 covers a software issue that can cause multiple malfunction indicator lamps to illuminate on the instrument panel when no malfunction exists. Chrysler updates the Instrument Panel Control software free of charge.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2017 Renegade is 36,750 miles.

Do the electrical complaints involve fires or crashes?

NHTSA records 4 fires and 3 crashes among the electrical system complaints for the 2017 Renegade, with 0 injuries reported.

Is the 2017 Renegade's electrical complaint rate worse than other years?

Its 29% share is close to other years like 2015 (27%), 2016 (30%), and 2018 (31%), though later years such as 2022 (46%) and 2023 (50%) show higher shares.

2017 Jeep Renegade Electrical System Problems

The 2017 Jeep Renegade has 161 electrical system complaints, 29% of its 564 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 36,750. NHTSA recall 17V485000 covers false instrument panel warning lights, but does not address fires or stalling reported separately.

Electrical System complaints: 161; 29% of 564
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 36,750 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicles reportedly caught fire while parked and idling or shortly after being jump-started, with no warning before flames appeared.
Fog light assemblies reportedly melted and caught fire, described as a repeated failure on the same vehicle.
Dashboard warning lights for turn signals, brake lights, and daytime running lights reportedly illuminate falsely with no actual bulb failure, sometimes paired with a non-functioning power seat.
Owners reported sudden loss of power or stalling while driving, in one case during a low-speed u-turn shortly after purchase.
Radio and infotainment systems reportedly malfunction, changing channels or settings on their own and triggering unrelated warnings like emergency brake engagement or trunk opening.
Traction control and parking brake warning lights reportedly illuminated suddenly at highway speed, accompanied by a jolt felt through the vehicle.

When 2017 Jeep Renegade electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 17, 2017, latest Aug 24, 2026.

161 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2020 Q3 (15).

Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Jeep Renegade

NHTSA 17V485000Aug 2, 2017Electrical System3,002 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Jeep Renegade vehicles. Due to a software issue, multiple malfunction indicator lamps may illuminate on the instrument panel when no malfunction exists. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: If the malfunction indicator lamps illuminate at incorrect times, the driver may be unaware when a true malfunction occurs, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Instrument Panel Control software, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T50.

Electrical System complaints by Renegade model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2015139 (27%)
2016131 (30%)
2017161 (29%)
2018135 (31%)
201927 (34%)
202015 (24%)
202127 (40%)
202212 (46%)
202310 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2017 Jeep Renegade?: NHTSA lists 161 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Renegade, which is 29% of the 564 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2017 Jeep Renegade?: Yes. Recall 17V485000 covers a software issue that can cause multiple malfunction indicator lamps to illuminate on the instrument panel when no malfunction exists. Chrysler updates the Instrument Panel Control software free of charge.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2017 Renegade is 36,750 miles.
Do the electrical complaints involve fires or crashes?: NHTSA records 4 fires and 3 crashes among the electrical system complaints for the 2017 Renegade, with 0 injuries reported.
Is the 2017 Renegade's electrical complaint rate worse than other years?: Its 29% share is close to other years like 2015 (27%), 2016 (30%), and 2018 (31%), though later years such as 2022 (46%) and 2023 (50%) show higher shares.